Chronic disease prevalence in a population with structural hemoglobin disorders undergoing diabetes diagnosis: A bayesian approach.

Background: Structural disorders of hemoglobin are a group of rare and fatal genetic diseases that disrupt the transport and exchange of oxygen in the blood, causing tissue damage and ultimately leading to chronic conditions. The hemoglobin (Hb) S variant predominantly impacts individuals of Afro-descendant heritage. A significant concentration of the Afro-descendant population in Colombia, notably 12.

Impact of Next-Generation Sequencing Cell-free Pathogen DNA Test on Antimicrobial Management in Adults with Hematological Malignancies and Transplant Recipients with Suspected Infections.

Infections in adult patients with hematological malignancies (HM) and stem cell transplant (SCT) recipients are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. A timely diagnosis of infections can have a major impact on outcomes. Tools that help rule out infectious causes of fever can decrease antibiotic use, toxicities, hospitalization costs, and potentially decrease antibiotic resistance in the long term.